I'm a local but any information about the viability of this type of business in this area, picking the right location, where to find Airbnb friendly landlords, pitfalls to watch out for, and peak tourism season in the area would be much appreciated.

We already pay $900 a month for her shared apartment and this college town (Flagstaff, AZ) is a good STR market with a lot of tourism in the summer and winter months. 

Most employment in beach areas is in tourism/hospitality or service-related industries.

Hi everyone, good to finally be embracing the forums and getting my first post out there.My name is Ross, and I'm just beginning my journey into investing. 

When you find a good one, and it will likely take a long while, embrace your free time and enjoy earning 90% of what you used to for doing (hopefully) ~10% of what you used to.

Great idea, I was thinking of maybe Airbnb, as it is next to the beach , tourism and alot of activities for night and day.Overall I do agree with your premise.

We have 2 bedroom units bringing in $1,150-$1,400 based on location.Savannah is changing, but there are some fundamental issues that are just now getting addressed- there is an element of crime, but the economy depends on tourism and you cannot have both!

I embraced it.

I have my reasons for becoming an agent (wanting to work in the RE field, former salesman, entrepreneurial mindset, embraces challenges, network, MLS).

It is too far from Chattanooga to work for you (90 miles east, in the Copperhill, TN tourism area), but my point is there are Mom and Pop owners out there who are aging out of their properties and need to sell.